Job summary
LOCUM CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN IN GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 12 MONTH FIXED TERM POST BASED AT PRINCESS ROYAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & ORPINGTON HOSPITAL
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
General Medicine Care Group
Site: PRUH & South Sites
Locum Consultant Physician in General Internal Medicine
Full-time 10 PAs
12 month Fixed Term Contract
The General Medicine Care Group at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) is seeking to add to their team of consultants to provide General Internal Medicine for inpatients.
We are looking for a proactive and compassionate consultant. The post-holder will be working within the General Medicine care group to supplement the team both for inpatients and as part of the acute medical take team on a rota basis. We encourage candidates with other sub-specialty interests to apply and are able to expand and modify the role to match the post holder's specialty interests.
The London Borough of Bromley has a growing, ageing population. It already has the largest population of older people of all the London Boroughs with 58,200 people aged 65+ years, about 17% of population. It is expected that this will increase to 82,500 (42% increase) by 2035. The older population accounts for 53% of emergency admissions and 72% of bed days.
Main duties of the job
Job Plan for Locum Consultant GIM:
1. Monday: 9-12pm - 9am Board round, Full Ward Round; 12-2pm - Grand Round 1-2pm; 2-5pm - clinical work admin/family meetings.
2. Tuesday: 9am Board round, Full Ward Round; 12-2pm - clinical work admin/family meetings.
3. Wednesday: 9am Board round, Full Ward Round; 12-2pm - clinical work admin/family meetings.
4. Thursday: 9am Board round, Full Ward Round; 12-2pm - clinical work admin/family meetings.
5. Friday: 9am Board round, Full Ward Round; 12-2pm - clinical work admin/family meetings.
6. Saturday/Sunday: On call rota, 1 in 28 - 5-8pm on site, 8pm-8am non-resident.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Date posted: 28 March 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum excl. London Weighting
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 213-MED-PRUH-6889654-C
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference.
We welcome and encourage potential candidates to come for an informal visit. To discuss a visit or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Tamer Mikhail, Clinical Lead at tamer.mikhail@nhs.net or Stephen Bristow Service Manager at stephen.bristow1@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Registerable medical qualification, Full MRCP.
* Desirable: Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
Registration
* Essential: Full Registration with GMC, Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment.
* On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
Training and Experience
* Desirable: Acute Medical experience.
Administration
* Essential: Experience in day-to-day organisation of General Medicine on wards services in a busy Teaching Hospital.
* Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
* Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
* Essential: Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Audit and Quality Improvement
* Essential: Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
* Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and Publications
* Essential: Experience of clinical research.
* Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
* Essential: Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington, BR6 8ND
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